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Warren J.'s avatar
Warren J.
Helpful | Level 7
8 months ago

I received a Dropbox notification saying my folder is going to expire. What does that mean?

I don't understand much about Dropbox, and it is virtually impossible to get answers, but....Does Dropbox sometimes remove files from your folder without your request or permission?  Just now, I rece...
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Warren J.'s avatar
Warren J.
Helpful | Level 7
8 months ago

Well, I've seen the same message many times over the years, but since I've always found it impossible to get answers from Dropbox, I didn't/couldn't receive any explanation. This time, I seem to be getting closer to answers to my questions. I would really like an operating manual for Dropbox. Is there such a thing? (4/27/25; 11:32 AM, PST)

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Mark
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8 months ago
Warren J. wrote:

Is there such a thing?

Not as such. 

http://www.dropbox.com/help is a good place to start though :) 

  • Warren J.'s avatar
    Warren J.
    Helpful | Level 7
    8 months ago

    Thanks for your help, but I'll have to give up here, as I have done with Dropbox for many years. I guess I'll just have to move all my files in Dropbox to an easier/friendlier site.  I started to do it before, but it was too big a job. Now, I have no choice. Maybe I'll pay someone to do it for me. (Sun April 27. 2025; 12:03 PM)

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